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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS

COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH

®

 FIREPLACE

®

Shown with Optional

Cabinet Mantel/Hearth

Base Accessory

15,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr

Remote Control Ready

VMH26NRA

WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal injury, or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do

not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be per-

formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or ad-
ditional information consult a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it
is installed. Provisions for ad-
equate combustion and venti-
lation air must be provided.
Refer to 

Air for Combustion and

Ventilation section on page 5
of this manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

Summary of Contents for VMH26NRA

Page 1: ...tment Installation and service must be per formed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration ser vice or maintenance can cause inj...

Page 2: ...urns or clothing ignition Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow sur faces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in same room with fireplace When...

Page 3: ...ATURES AU TO ON OF F CO OL ER WA RM ER TE MP ON OFF REMOTE Figure 2 Removing Fireplace Hood IMPORTANT THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS A FIREPLACE HOOD UNWRAP CARTON AND REMOVE HOOD BEFORE DISCARDING PROTECTIVE...

Page 4: ...og locator tabs fit into the slots under the log Do not allow log to contact flame If flame contacts log soot will be created 5 Reattach screen by placing the notches in the screen frame over the shou...

Page 5: ...tion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings expo...

Page 6: ...um Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free fireplace ____________ Btu Hr Gas water heater ____________ Btu Hr Gas furnace ____________ Btu H...

Page 7: ...ated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Figure 5 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Shown with Optional Mantel VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From I...

Page 8: ...reyouboughtfireplaceforproper type fireplace INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equip...

Page 9: ...aterials should never overlap the firebox front facing IMPORTANT Noncombustible materials such as brick tile etc may overlap the front facing but should never cover any neces sary openings like louver...

Page 10: ...to damage wall or mantel 9 Place wood base next to wall at instal lation location 10 Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3 4 black screws provided see Figure 13 Ifthefloorisconcreteuseanchormethod s...

Page 11: ...hen ser vicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dan gerous operation CAUTION Verify proper op eration after servicing 3 Note the wire locations on back of AUTO OFF ON switch The terminals...

Page 12: ...Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Built In Installation 4 Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle not provided as shown in Figure 20 Wind the extra cable in power cord and and tie it up with the pl...

Page 13: ...too small un due loss of pressure will occur CAUTION Usepipejointseal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor For attaching base to solid floors concrete...

Page 14: ...TICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas con nections A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility fromthefireplace seeFigure23 The flexible gas supply line con nection to the eq...

Page 15: ...pliance with its appliance maingasvalve controlvalve andequip ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip ingsystem Pressuresinexcessof1 2psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe wh...

Page 16: ...uali fied installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES GHRC Series GHRCTA Series Installing Receiver 1 Remove scr...

Page 17: ...ary 1 Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire to bottom contact of switch see Figure32 2 Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the control valve Make sure that wire terminals are in the pos...

Page 18: ...to the OFF position 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety in formation column 1 If you don t smell gas go...

Page 19: ...utomatically to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc For...

Page 20: ...llation instructions on page 17 of this manual OPERATING BLOWER Auto Off On Switch This blower has three settings ON OFF andAUTO IntheONposition theblower will operate constantly In the OFF posi tion...

Page 21: ...ugh the ports slots and holes in the burner CABINET Air Passageways Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabi...

Page 22: ...damaged 7 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log...

Page 23: ...n requirements page 5 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural gas company 3 Observe minim...

Page 24: ...es a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Heater produces unwanted odors Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during...

Page 25: ...UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 for referral informa...

Page 26: ...ACE VMH26NRA For more information visit www desatech com 39 37 38 4 22 40 32 11 28 30 12 7 35 25 10 9 7 23 1 2 20 20 8 14 6 24 33 19 34 31 31 13 41 21 5 26 18 15 27 20 3 20 29 16 18 3 17 42 36 4 4 20...

Page 27: ...02445 01 Piezo 1 17 099918 02 Regulator Pilot 1 18 098271 07 Ignitor Cable 1 19 107186 02 Injector 1 20 M11084 26 Screw Hex Head 10 x 3 8 25 21 098249 01 Nut M5 6 22 103781 01 Gas Valve 1 23 102639 01...

Page 28: ...ailable in a walnut finish or an unfinished hardwood ready to stain or paint Complete assembly instructions in cluded Three sided brass trim kit included CABINET MANTEL WITH BUILT IN HEARTH BASE AND T...

Page 29: ...TO ON OFF COOLE R WAR MER TE MP RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCT SERIES For all models Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostati cally controlled...

Page 30: ...aused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective fireplace will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FU...

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